Fantasy
The Eternal Shadow
As the authorities lay out historical photographs, Alex can't fathom why they're in all of them—except one. An engaging, witty flash fiction tale of mystery and self-discovery.
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting creating deep shadows. Camera Shot: Close-up. Camera Movement: Stationary. Characters: Alex. Emotion: Confused. Pose: Sitting at a metal table, squinting under bright lights. Dialog: 'I told you, I don't remember any of this!'
Alex blinked under the harsh interrogation lights.
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting creating deep shadows. Camera Shot: Medium shot. Camera Movement: Zoom in. Characters: Detective Carter. Emotion: Smug. Pose: Standing, sliding photographs across the table with a smirk. Dialog: None.
The detective smirked, sliding another worn photograph across the table.
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting casting exaggerated shadows. Camera Shot: Close-up on photographs. Camera Movement: Stationary. Characters: None. Emotion: N/A. Pose: N/A. Dialog: None.
Alex's.
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Harsh, overhead lighting casting deep shadows. Camera Shot: Close-up on Alex. Camera Movement: Zoom in slowly. Characters: Alex. Emotion: Shocked. Pose: Sitting up straight, eyes wide, staring at photographs. Dialog: 'How is this possible?'
Alex's eyes darted over the bizarre collection.
Location: Interrogation Room. Time: Night. Lighting: Dim, overhead light focused on the image. Camera Shot: Close-up on the final photograph. Camera Movement: Zoom out slightly. Characters: None. Emotion: N/A. Pose: N/A. Dialog: None.
dated precisely five years ago—an age-old figure standing behind Alex at a friend's wedding.